Calling all fashionistas! If you love fashion and would like to incorporate its trends into your home decor, you’ll find inspiration and ideas at Fashion + Interiors, an event at Lilu Interiors. The event will feature interior vignettes designed to reflect the style of live models outfitted in the latest fashions from local boutiques. This year’s event also will include a runway show.

Fashion + Interiors will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Lilu Interiors, Suite 185, in International Market Square, Mpls. The event is free; wine tastings and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Space is limited. Please RSVP to info@liluinteriors.com.

Kim Palmer

On the shelf

Mike Holmes’ new book helps homeowners remodel their kitchens and bathrooms from the inside out.

Holmes, the builder known for righting construction wrongs on his HGTV shows “Holmes on Homes” and “Holmes Inspection,” brings his same do-it-right attitude to “Mike Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms.” In the book, he preaches the importance of focusing first on the unseen parts of a renovation, the things that are under the surfaces or behind the walls.

Holmes helps his readers plan a remodel that fits their needs and is built to last. He explains the options available, advises them on hiring and working with a contractor and guides them on making the best choices. The book is sprinkled with tips and illustrated lavishly with photos to provide ideas and inspiration.

“Mike Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms” is published by Time Home Entertainment and sells for $21.95 in softcover.

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL

Meet the artist

Expressionist painter Richard Merchan will be at Griffin Gallery in Edina on Friday evening, for a reception and a display of his new collection. Merchan is a native of Venezuela who attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is now based in San Francisco. His new series features sensual, sofa-reclining figures. The reception will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday; Griffin Gallery is located in the historic Camelot Castle, 5222 W. 78th St., Edina.